t is World Chocolate Day 2022 today and chocoholics celebrate it by buying and sharing chocolates or whipping up their favourite treats. Observed on July 7 every year to commemorate the day chocolate was first brought to Europe. While fitness and health experts would caution you against overconsumption, there are health benefits of relishing this sweet delight in moderation. (Also read | World Chocolate Day 2022: Chocolatey Hot Pot, Chocolatey Pana Cotta, Choco Swirl Cake recipes)There are many health studies that prove eating chocolates, especially the dark ones, has its own benefits. From being a powerful source of antioxidants, playing a role in improving cognitive function, a storehouse of minerals and with anti-inflammatory properties, there is every reason you shouldn't completely remove this delicious food item from your diet and eat it in controlled quantities.
Dr. Kiran Rukadikar, Bariatric Physician and Obesity Consultant, celebrity nutritionist, and founder of DietQueen App talks about all the amazing benefits of having chocolate.
Full of antioxidants: Dark chocolate contains polyphenols, a powerful type of antioxidant that is also found in foods like berries, green and black tea, and red wine. These polyphenols help to defend the body’s cells against free radicals from environmental toxins and diseases, including heart disease, cancer, and chronic inflammation.